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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NHL DraftKings Optimizer.
| C | Andrew Copp |
| C | Nick Bonino |
| W | Austin Watson |
| W | Craig Smith |
| W | Brandon Tanev |
| D | Jacob Trouba |
| D | Ryan Ellis |
| G | Connor Hellebuyck |
| Util | Colton Sissons |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 28.59 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $10,900 | 3.74 | 0.34 |
| Ryan Johansen | CGY | $8,600 | 3.13 | 0.36 |
| Kyle Turris | MTL | $5,200 | 2.63 | 0.51 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $4,800 | 2.29 | 0.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Turris | MTL | $5,200 | 2.63 | 0.51 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $4,800 | 2.29 | 0.48 |
| Andrew Copp | PIT | $4,400 | 1.98 | 0.45 |
| Adam Lowry | PIT | $4,700 | 1.76 | 0.37 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $11,900 | 5.23 | 0.44 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $10,000 | 4.02 | 0.40 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $10,300 | 3.83 | 0.37 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $11,500 | 3.66 | 0.32 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $5,000 | 3.50 | 0.70 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,500 | 3.38 | 0.52 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $6,200 | 3.37 | 0.54 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $5,900 | 2.60 | 0.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Watson | CGY | $5,000 | 3.50 | 0.70 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $6,200 | 3.37 | 0.54 |
| Colton Sissons | CGY | $4,900 | 2.55 | 0.52 |
| Kyle Connor | PIT | $6,500 | 3.38 | 0.52 |
| Brandon Tanev | PIT | $4,200 | 2.15 | 0.51 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | CGY | $4,500 | 1.98 | 0.44 |
| Kevin Fiala | CGY | $5,900 | 2.60 | 0.44 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $11,900 | 5.23 | 0.44 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | CGY | $9,200 | 3.99 | 0.43 |
| Dustin Byfuglien | PIT | $9,700 | 3.92 | 0.40 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $6,700 | 3.68 | 0.55 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,600 | 3.33 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $5,600 | 3.33 | 0.59 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $6,700 | 3.68 | 0.55 |
| Mattias Ekholm | CGY | $5,400 | 2.62 | 0.49 |
| Tyler Myers | PIT | $4,900 | 2.20 | 0.45 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 5.74 | 0.72 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 4.87 | 0.59 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $7,300 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Steve Mason | PIT | $7,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 5.74 | 0.72 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,300 | 4.87 | 0.59 |
| Juuse Saros | CGY | $7,300 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Steve Mason | PIT | $7,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.